Essence called Karyn Parsons 'The Fresh Princess' in their 2009 exclusive. Over a decade later, British Vogue dubbed her "the underrated style icon," specifically for her skirt suits and bowler hats. The Zoe Report's Shelby Hyde, meanwhile, wrote of Parsons style as Hilary Banks: "[A]side from her signature preppy and polished style, it was refreshing to see someone on television who embraced her big coils in an unapologetic way. It's what inspired me to opt out of bone straight hair and for bed-head curls instead."
Today, Parsons' beauty continues to shine unblemished and effortlessly. She is shining through in other creative ways as well, beyond acting; the actress has become a successful author. Her first book, High High the Moon, was released in 2019 and tackled issues of identity (via Shondaland). Her most recent book, Flying Free, is based on Parsons' Sweet Blackberry video series and tells the inspiring story of African American woman pilot Bessie Coleman. "So proud of our first picture book," she shared on her Instagram page.
As mentioned, Karyn Parsons is also the creator and owner of Sweet Blackberry, a nonprofit organization that seeks to feature "triumphant stories of individuals surmounting the odds and making invaluable contributions to our society." The organization also educates children about African American history. Parsons is a true example of the phrase " beauty is only skin deep." True beauty lies within your heart.
